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LeBron’s Tears: Kyrie Trade Altered NBA's Future

8/28/2025

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Tyronn Lue described LeBron James' emotional response to Kyrie Irving's 2017 trade to the Celtics.
Lue suggested James might have stayed in Cleveland if Irving had not been traded, as they had success together.
The trade significantly impacted the NBA, prompting LeBron's move to Los Angeles and changing both teams' futures.
Irving stated he has no regrets about leaving, feeling it was time to move on.

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Tyronn Lue described LeBron James' emotional response to Kyrie Irving's 2017 trade to the Celtics.
Lue suggested James might have stayed in Cleveland if Irving had not been traded, as they had success together.
The trade significantly impacted the NBA, prompting LeBron's move to Los Angeles and changing both teams' futures.
Irving stated he has no regrets about leaving, feeling it was time to move on.